This iconic cover to the 1973 Pink Floyd album “Dark Side of the Moon” shows light passing through a prism.
Which Physics concepts are rightly depicted in the picture?
Which are wrongly depicted in the picture?
Does the moon have a “dark side”?
S3P01Measurement_Ans (updated)
Physics is a science that deals with the structure of matter and the interactions between the fundamental constituents of the observable universe. In the broadest sense, physics (from the Greek physikos) is concerned with all aspects of nature on both the macroscopic and submicroscopic levels.
Physics is the natural science that studies matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behaviour through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force. Physics is one of the most fundamental scientific disciplines, with its main goal being to understand how the universe behaves.
Science is the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the testing of theories against the evidence obtained.
Science is a systematic endeavor that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.
The word science comes from the Latin “scientia,” meaning knowledge.
What is the Scientific Method?
What is psudeoscience?

Welcome to your Sec 3 Advanced Physics class – 2023
Your Teacher is Mr Shone mark_shone@nygh.edu.sg
Please bookmark this site: physics.shone.sg – we will be using it most lessons.
Please ensure that you download the Google Classrooms App and have enrolled in “2023 Sec 3 Physics“. Important announcements will be posted in the classroom and all the materials are accessible there.
The code is (vzq7tyu)
Hardcopy notes will be passed to you during the first physics lesson.
Softcopy notes can be downloaded from Google Classroom and you may use these (in place of the hardcopy notes) if you prefer.
We will be using the following textbook:
Welcome to your Sec 3 IP Physics class – 2023
Your Teacher is Mr Shone mark_shone@nygh.edu.sg
Please bookmark this site: physics.shone.sg – we will be using it most lessons.
Please ensure that you download the Google Classrooms App and have enrolled in “2023 Sec 3 Physics“. Important announcements will be posted in the classroom and all the materials are accessible there.
The code is (vzq7tyu)
Hardcopy notes will be passed to you during the first physics lesson.
Softcopy notes can be downloaded from Google Classroom and you may use these (in place of the hardcopy notes) if you prefer.
The magnitude of the force created by the electric field is given by
FE = Eq
FE = EQ (using the values in this question)
The magnitude of the force created by the magnetic field is given by
FM = Bqv
FM = BQv (using the values in this question)
Q could be +ve or -ve.
If Q is +ve, then:
This could still create the motion indicated in the diagram, however FM would need to be smaller than FE.
FM < FE
BQv < EQ
v < E/Q
If Q is –ve, then:
This could still create the motion indicated in the diagram, however FM would need to be larger than FE.
FM > FE
BQv > EQ
v > E/Q
Which is answer D
Sec 4 Practicals
PR1 Convex Lenses – Answer Scheme
PR2 Measuring Current & PD – Answer Scheme
PR3 Resistors In Parallel – Answer Scheme
PR4 Current In Filament Lamp – Answer Scheme
PR5 Resistance Wire –Answer Scheme
Sec 3 Practicals
PR 1 Measurement of Length – Answer Scheme
PR 2 Pendulum – Answer Scheme
PR 3 Rolling Marble – Answer Scheme
PR 4 Forces in Equilibrium – Answer Scheme
PR 5 Balances of Masses – Answer Scheme
PR 6 Centre of Gravity – Answer Scheme
PR 7 Reflection of Light – Answer Scheme
PR 8 Refraction of Light – Answer Scheme
Advanced Physics will be given a Grade (Pass, Merit or Distinction)
This will be based 50% on TIP & 50% on Advanced Physics Paper 3
Paper 3
23 September 2022, (Friday, Week 2)
Duration: 50 mins 14:45 – 15:35
Format: 30 marks or structured questions
Topics covered will include all Advanced Physics Topics from Sec 3 & Sec 4:
– Projectile Motion
– Gravitational Fields
– Circular Motion
– Linear Momentum
– Superposition of Waves
– Electric Fields
– Magnetic Fields
– Atomic & Nuclear Physics
The following will be given:
Dear Sec 4s,
The scope: All Sec 4 and Sec 3 topics
Please remember to bring along your own
All the best and jiayou!
DSO National Laboratories celebrates its Golden Jubilee in 2022.
In celebration of five decades of science and technology research and development to sharpen the edge of Singapore’s defence and national security, we would like to invite you, your students and colleagues to our DSO50 Tech Showcase on 15 August 2022. The Tech Showcase will feature exhibits across six thematic clusters ranging from robotics to space.
We have reserved 6 places for your school. If you require more places, please let us know.
Note: only open to Singapore Citizens.
If interested, let Mr Shone know by by 8 July 2022.
Lesson 1 – Introduction to Arduino – simple outputs
Lesson 2 – Try one of the following 2 options that will get you investigating input and output data to the board:
Use this worksheet
Use this worksheet
These worksheets and other can be found at Mr Ang Joo Liak’s Site: http://johnlittle.pbworks.
We are always trying to put the equation in to the form:
p/v = m
p(1/v) = m
So to get a straight line graph we will plot m against 1/v
Gradient will be p.
c = 0
Therefore intercept will be (0,0)
So to get a straight line graph we will plot T² against L
Gradient will be 4π²/g.
Thus g can be found from g = 4π²/(gradient)
c = 0
Therefore intercept will be (0,0)
So to get a straight line graph we will plot s against t²
Gradient will be ½a
Thus a can be found from a = 2 × (gradient)
c = 0
(sin r)n = (sin i)
So to get a straight line graph we will plot (sin i) against (sin r).
Gradient will be n.
c = 0
Therefore intercept will be (0,0).
(1/u) = (–1)(1/v) + (1/ƒ)
So to get a straight line graph we will plot 1/u against 1/v
Gradient will be -1.
c = (1/ƒ)
Thus intercept will be (0,(1/ƒ))
ƒ can be found from ƒ = 1/(gradient)
Dear students,
Please note that the Sec 4 Mid-Year Examination for Physics will take place on 1 July 2022, Friday.
The following topics will be tested:
1) Kinematics (Sec 3 topic)
2) Dynamics (Sec 3 topic)
3) Pressure
4) Electromagnetic Spectrum
5) General Wave Properties
6) Sound
7) Static Electricity
8) Current of Electricity
9) D.C Circuits
The format of the paper will be:
Paper 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
(45 minutes; 30 marks)
Paper 2 – Structured Questions
(1 hour 15 minutes; 50 marks)
· Section A (40 marks) – Short structured questions
· Section B (10 marks) – Long structured question
Total marks for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 80 marks.
The use of calculator and mathematical set during the exam is allowed.
All the best for the MYE preparation.
Common Mistakes made were:
Graph
Three common shapes of graph are:
Your description of the graph m
ust allow the reader to differentiate which one you are referring to.
A increases as B increases.
C is directly proportional to D
E is linearly related to F.
Reminder:
Resistance = y/x i.e R=V/I
y/x ≠ Δy/Δx (except for a straight line passing through (0,0).)
Answers to Additional Questions on Superposition
UPDATE:
The given answer to Q16(c) is incorrect. The string will be a straight line between P and S.
Use the following link to ask any physics questions you may have:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/179SNzkp5kqUsVaiyyul4g4tudzpwd-Gc87EFcCy_cFU/edit?usp=sharing
Please use the following link to ask any questions you may have on physics:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aw3CFb9LTw8ANm4zay2FCVTSrT2lZlyI39C88Gf8XcM/edit?usp=sharing
Some details for your Physics WA 1:
Date: 15 Feb (Tuesday)
Format: Written Test (10 MCQ, 20 Mark Structured; Total = 30 marks)
Duration: 45 minutes
Topics:
Do note that you will be allowed to bring a calculator and a handwritten summary (optional).
Specifications for the summary:
Revision questions for Work, Energy & Power and Pressure will be uploaded on Google Classroom for your practice, do keep a look out for them.
The revised WA percentages (Physics & Advanced Physics) are as follows:
WA1 – 15%
WA2 – 20%
WA3 – 15% (Practical Exam)
EOY – 50%
Dear student,
This email is an invitation for you to participate in the above-mentioned Science Quiz on 16 Feb 2022.
Here is some important information to take note of:
1. Trial run is on 10 Feb 2022. Actual Quiz and Ceremony is on 16 Feb 2022.
2. For Sec 4s, you need to form a group of 4 students in order to participate. If you are interested in participating, please fill in this form by 13 Jan 2359. Any late registration will not be entertained.
3. Each school can only send in a maximum of 5 teams, so if more than 5 teams register, I will do a selection based on your 2021 Sec 3 results and inform the selected participants.
4. Registration fee is SGD $140 per team of 4, of which Nanyang Girls’ High School will co-pay 50% of it. The selected participants will need to pass the remaining registration fee ($70 per team of 4) to me (information to be sent in a separate email).
5. I have attached the information sheet, syllabus, and sample questions for the competition. Please view only the information for Category 2.
Please do not hesitate to reply to me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Ong Wei Jian (Mr Ong) 王伟健
See email from ong_wei_jian@nygh.edu.sg (4 Jan at 9:00am) for more details
Dear Sec 4 students,
Invitation to Participate in the Young Defence Scientists Programme (YDSP) World of Science (WOS) Modules 2022
The YDSP WOS 2022 is now open for student applications.
There are 7 exciting WOS enrichment modules this year! The modules are specially designed for IP4 to IP5/JC1 students. To help you and your students better understand the modules, please refer to the attached file ‘YDSP WOS 2022 Module Synopsis’ for more details.
In view of the current COVID-19 situation and the safe management measures in place, the modules will be conducted via physical and/or virtual sessions. DSTA will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation. If necessary, all modules will be conducted via virtual platforms. The final arrangement will be confirmed with the shortlisted students nearer the date.
A Certificate of Participation will be given to students who achieve 100% attendance for the modules. Please note that students may select up to three modules according to their preference. If selected, they will only attend ONE module.
Please take note of the dates of each module and ONLY apply if you are able to fully commit to the stated dates. In the event that you are selected for the module but decide to withdraw from the module due to any reason or fail to attend all the sessions, it may adversely affect future scholarship or programme application with DSTA.
Please also note that WOS 2022 is only open to Singaporeans.
Please click on this link to submit your application by 21 Jan 2022.
(Original post is from ang_wee_ling@nygh.edu.sg 13:22 on 10 January)
More info can be found here: YDSP WOS 2022 Module Synopsis
The James Webb Space Telescope has finally unfolded its reflecting mirror segments of its main telescope.
https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-s-webb-telescope-reaches-major-milestone-as-mirror-unfolds
It is interesting to compare the JWST to the Hubble Telescope.
https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/about/comparisonWebbVsHubble.html
Introductions
Seating Plans
Website (physics.shone.sg) – Bookmark it!
Google Classroom: ggzzicg (All IP classes)
Google Classroom: uzcliqj (Advanced Physics Class)
A few reminders:
Google Classroom is the same as that used last year (code:ggzzicg). It will have updated soft-copy notes, level-wide announcements, etc.
My website is at physics.shone.sg (bookmark it!)
2020 S3 AP1 Kinematics – Non-linear motion Notes
AP1 Kinematics – Non-linear motion Notes with answers
2020 S3 AP2 Motion in a circle notes
AP2 Motion in a circle notes solutions
2020 S3 AP3 Gravitational field notes
AP3 Gravitational field notes solutions
2020 S3 AP4 Dynamics – Linear momentum Notes
AP4 Dynamics – Linear momentum Notes with answers
Additional Questions (with answers)
Solutions and Answers fort Notes Answers can be found https://physics.shone.sg/notes/extra-notes/atomic-physics/ and https://physics.shone.sg/notes/extra-notes/nuclear-physics/)
Answer for Q6 is wrong: image is real, inverted and diminished.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-G_ZSOPN2KDeVTC3DpSJcB4PJAW5A7z528P9HmqB9_E/edit?usp=sharing
Ask anything physics related here.
Please feel very free to answer any of the questions asked if you know the answer.
Paper will be 50 minutes in length and will comprise of 30 marks of structured questions.
7 October, 13:45-14:35
Questions will be on all of the Advanced Physics topics we have covered in Sec 3 and Sec 4.
Revision Questions can be found here:
https://physics.shone.sg/revision-quizzes/
Additionally, all of theses advanced topics are covered in A level Physics and so an online search should provide you with many further questions on these topics.
2021 S3 Physics EOY Exam student handout
Topics
1. Physical Quantities & Measurements
(including graphical skills)
2. Reflection
3. Refraction
4. Lenses
5. Kinematics
6. Dynamics
7. Turning effect of forces
The scaled-down mTIP will now be conducted in Groups of 2 (from the same class) or done individually.
The project can be an experiment or research on a physics phenomena.
Both options will require submission of a report (PowerPoint Slides) and a presentation.
Option 1: Experimental Practical
Design and conduct an experiment to investigate any suitable physics phenomena of your choice.
You will need to plan an experiment and let Mr Shone know what physics equipment you wish to borrow from the lab – drop him an email ASAP.
Option 2: Research
Choose a topic of suitable difficulty and suitable depth to investigate on your own.
The topic must not be something we have already looked at as part of the Advanced Physics syllabus.
The presentation must be between 10 – 15 mins and everyone in the group must present.
The Slides are likely to include the following to be covered within the stipulated time:
For Practical Projects
For Theory Projects
All presentation will end with a short Q&A session.
All materials submitted online before the deadline. [1]
Undertake project in Weeks 7 & 8
Presentations will be in week 9 (&10 if needed)
Use this link to ask (and answer) physics problems.
Use this link to ask questions on any physics problems you encounter.
I enjoyed this video – think you will too!
You may want to watch the initial video first:
And this is quite interesting too….
Term 3 Week 9 (Monday, 23 Aug 2.15 p.m. to 3.15 p.m)
Format:
In-class written test.
30 marks of structured questions, this was decided after considering that WA 2 is 100% MCQ.
Weightage: 15%
Topics Covered:
Todays’ lesson you will be consolidating the learning from the last few lessons.
Today’s lesson you will be looking into the Advanced Physics Extension into Electric Fields.
Motion of Charged Particles in Electric Fields
Today’s lesson you will be looking into the Advanced Physics Extension into Magnetic Fields.
Electromagnetism-Advanced-Topics
Today’s lesson you will be consolidating your learning on the extension material you have studied on electric and magnetic fields.
Hi!
Any problems during the WA session you can contact Mr Shone via ZOOM:
Meeting ID: 579 057 2617
Passcode: SHONE
At the end of the WA please make sure you actually press the SUBMIT button. You will then see “Quiz Submitted”, similar to this:
304: 11:45-12:30
https://moe-singapore.zoom.us/j/82605114280
Passcode: 304
303: 14:15-15:00
https://moe-singapore.zoom.us/j/88505915838
Passcode: 303
303: 08:15-09:00
304: 09:15-10:00
The Physics WA has been rescheduled to 27 May 2021 (Thursday) during your regular Physics Lesson slot.
The details of the WA are as follows:
Duration:
30 minutes
Format:
20 marks total.
Questions will be a mixture of: MCQ, Click and Match, multiple correct selection.
The questions may also have different marks allocated, so there may be 2 marks allocated to one question.
Platform: SLS
Topics tested (no change from previously):
1) Chapter 2 Reflection
2) Chapter 3 Refraction
3) Chapter 4 Lenses
4) Chapter 5 Kinematics (excluding Section 5.4)
Please have your calculator, rough paper and pen by your side when taking the WA.
Details as follows:
Schedule & Format:
Friday, 2 July (T3W1)
| Paper 1 (30 marks)
8:45 – 9:30 (30 mins) 30 MCQ |
| Paper 2 (50 marks)
10:15 – 11:30 (1 hr 15 mins) Section A: Short structured questions (40 marks) |
Topics Covered:
Sec 3
Sec 4
Handout for Students:
2021 S4 Physics MYE student handout final
2021 S4 T2 WA – Individual Performance Task final
|
Week/Date |
Stage | Process |
| 3 |
Release of WA3 |
Release of WA3 requirements |
| 4 |
Proposals |
Students to submit proposals to their Physics teachers for approval |
| 4 to 6 |
|
Work on a draft of WA |
| 6 to 7 |
|
Students to provide feedback on the draft of a classmate. |
| End week 8 Friday 14 May 2359h |
Final submission |
Submission of final WA to Physics teacher via Google Classroom or other digital means. |
Each group needs only submit one Final WA document. This should be done by the team leader. Ensure all members names are clearly indicated on the document.
Submission should be done through the appropriate Google Classroom:
https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MjY5NzQyODUyMTc3